bitter undertone
Frequency: 6.25.1 per million words
indicates deep anger and unhappiness
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Examples (10)
- His voice carried bitter undertones as he spoke of his past grievances.
- There was a bitter undertone to her laughter, revealing her hidden pain.
- The criticism had a bitter undertone, suggesting unresolved issues.
- Despite his calm words, a bitter undertone betrayed his true feelings.
- She detected a bitter undertone in his remarks about the company's policies.
- The entire meeting was filled with bitter undertones of disagreement.
- He couldn't hide the bitter undertone in his voice when discussing his failed project.
- A subtle but bitter undertone permeated their family dinner conversation.
- Her seemingly lighthearted comments often carried a bitter undertone.
- The article, while seemingly objective, had a definite bitter undertone.